what is the brightest 1 AA LED Torch out now?
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WalkIntoTheLight
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Yes, it's the Zebralight SC5/SC5w. 500+ lumens on a good AA rechargeable, such as an Eneloop. But you won't get that from an alkaline, or even a lithium primary, because the current drain is really high and only good NiMH rechargeables can handle it.
There are 14500 lithium-ion lights that do as well, but I don't think a 14500 is considered AA even though it's the same size.
There are 14500 lithium-ion lights that do as well, but I don't think a 14500 is considered AA even though it's the same size.
Yeah a 14500 AA is a LOT more powerful, and allows a lot brighter light output, than an AA Nimh or primary lithium, etc....and regular AA (Alkaleaks) can barely handle anything.
Brightest can mean highest cd, or, lumens, so, you might want to narrow down if how far it throws or how much area close up it can light up at once, is more important.
Vinh's lights, and MBI for example, pretty much rule in this arena.
Brightest can mean highest cd, or, lumens, so, you might want to narrow down if how far it throws or how much area close up it can light up at once, is more important.
Vinh's lights, and MBI for example, pretty much rule in this arena.
I did not realize that but your right! Tried a brand new alkaline when I read this and it comes on at high...for about 1/10 a second and drops down to the next lower level. Still very bright...but no high. Oh well.
WarRaven
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I believe EA11.
what is the brightest 1 X 14500 LED light?
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The Eagletac D25a puts out about 200 lumens. There may be brighter, but I don't think you can really get much more than that and not expect awful run times. Beware of lights claiming to be much brighter. I think Eagletac's stats are fairly reliable.
Btw, It does get to about 500 lumens with a 14500.
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Btw, It does get to about 500 lumens with a 14500.
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http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...-Easy-to-Understand-Lumens-Vs-Lux-Explanation
There you go.
Vinh's 14500 are probably the brightest in lumens, and lux, but not for the same light.
He has AAA (10440) that put out over 740 Lumen, so AA could do even more for example.
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WarRaven
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Isn't that one known for flaky turbo?
more_vampires
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He's upped his game, sir. 740ish is for high CRI max blast (Option D.) He's pushing 1200ish on his bleeding edge in 10440x1 atm, afaik. IIRC, Jmpaul sphered a bunch of Vinh's stuff, the numbers were from him I think. In the larger AA/14500 size I'm certain Vinh can go harder than 1200ish in the coming year due to more thermal mass and the new XPL HI emitter.
Anyway, Vinh just barely got his hands on XPL HI, so guess it's going to be time to buy more lights soon.
Christmas will come early this year, I'm betting on it!
Santa: XHP70x3 k60vn 2015, XPL HIx12 M43vn, 10440x1 XPL HI @1400+lm (who knows?!?) copper Maratacvn, CQvn XPL @4,400+ lm! I've been a really good boy!
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holygeez03
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I remember hearing that the 2A V2 is essentially off the market while the manufacturer addresses malfunction issues... that may not be true and it may have been "corrected"... but I am at least waiting for V3.
Yes.... my Turbo has become flaky on a NiMh, although it's still about as bright as anything else (excl SC5) on 1xNiMh. Works fine on a 14500 though (and why I said "if 14500"
). Note: you need IMRs for at this output level.
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Jose Marin
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Quark qt2lx or qp2lx head with burst mode hits 780lm, get a aa body and tail switch and there yah go
